Brought up in the Church of situational awareness Suma Cuma laude grad school of keen eye I have certified Instinct, not paranoia Barter a pinch of my nerve for that good, good spine I may get underfoot But I get understood The thoroughfare is teeming I wince, squinting at the throng Which of you would kill me? Which of you won't bother me at all? Never mean "never mind", I've had opportunities to die- My gut not shy to portend Never mean "never mind" plenty opportunities arrive- My gut your gut won't ever be friends Brought up in the Church of situational awareness Suma Cuma laude grad school of Keen Eye I have certified Instinct, not cheap paranoia Barter a pinch of my nerve for that good good spine I have certified Instinct, not paranoia I have certified Instinct, not paranoia I have certified Instinct, not paranoia I have certified Instinct, not paranoia